Dyson first dipped its toe into haircare back in 2016 with the original Supersonic hairdryer so we are coming up to a decade of Dyson beauty products. And what a decade that has been.
The Dyson Airwrap remains one of the best devices I have ever tested, and even when I thought it couldn’t get better, it did with the Airwrap i.d (review of that is coming soon).
When it comes to the Supersonic hairdryer, I have to say, the original hairdryer is still going strong in my house, though I use the Dyson Nural more these days because the Scalp Protect mode is perfect for my little kids. Those who follow Dyson’s haircare products will know the Supersonic Nural isn’t the only other hairdryer Dyson does though.
The Supersonic r is no longer just for the pros
The British company revealed the Supersonic r back in February 2024 but there was a catch at the time – it wasn’t designed to be a mainstream device. Instead it was pitched at professionals – you know, those magicians that turn your locks into all kinds of wonderful when you leave their salons?
Well, there’s good news for those of you that fancied this r-shaped hairdryer because Dyson has announced it is now part of the company’s core range and an option for everyone.
The Supersonic r is the smallest and lightest hairdryer Dyson offers – it weighs just 325g, which if you need some every day context is less than a 400ml bottle of hairspray. It’s 20 per cent lighter than the original Supersonic and 30 per cent smaller too, and that’s immediately obvious when you pick it up.
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There’s also different heater technology in this piped-shaped blower, with it being the first to feature a curved heater. When the Supersonic r first launched, Dyson said the high-pressure airflow through the curve allows for a more even distribution of heat to avoid hot spots, along with a higher temperature overall when using the attachments.
Speaking of the attachments, the Dyson Supersonic r has integrated Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) sensors in its attachments, like the Supersonic Nural. These sensors communicate with the hairdryer, automatically adjusting the motor and the heater to deliver optimal airflow and temperature. It also means that when you put an attachment on, the Supersonic r will remember the last settings you used and automatically adjust to those.
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Elsewhere, the Supersonic r has three airflow settings and four heat modes including a constant cold shot. Dyson’s Intelligent Heat Control, which you’ll find on the company’s other stylers like the Airstrait and Corrale hair straighteners, is also on board. That sees a glass bead thermistor working with an embedded temperature sensor in the heater to measure air temperature more than 20 times a second to prevent extreme heat damage.
The Dyson Supersonic r will be available to buy from Dyson from 2 April and it will cost £449.99. It will come in Ceramic Pink initially, with the Jasper Plum colour way launching in the summer.
